The sound of excesses in linen vestments (9)

I believe the answer is:

surplices

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'vestments' is the definition.
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(Another definition for surplices that I've seen is " White ecclesiastical vestments with wide sleeves".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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